Douluo Sharingan, I really didn't coerce Xiao Wu!

Chapter 271 Tragedy

Deep in the Star Forest

The forest at night is especially dangerous, a paradise for spirit beasts. The grass rustles, and in the distance, the roars of large wild beasts can be heard.

However, as Xiao Wu released a trace of aura from ten thousand years ago, the whole world seemed to be paused. The forest suddenly became quiet, and even the chirping of insects ceased.

Chen Xuan admired him; this method was indeed effective. Although he was now fearless of any danger, his soul power was almost depleted, and any ten-thousand-year-old soul beast would pose a huge threat to him.

However, he was not without means of survival. In times of crisis, he could draw a small amount of natural energy from the fruit trees in the world behind his heart and use it to kill his enemies.

At night, the stars shone brightly, and the pure white moonlight shone down, illuminating the forest path.

Xiao Wu summoned the Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul to possess her, carrying Chen Xuan on her back as they traversed the mountains and forests. Even though she was just one step away from level ninety, constantly using her Soul Skills still consumed a huge amount of her Soul Power.

By the middle of the night, her soul power was almost depleted, and she had no choice but to stop and rest.

"Don't worry, once I recover some more soul power, I'll be able to use spatial soul skills," Chen Xuan said.

He gathered some firewood and started a fire on the lawn by the river. The firelight flickered, illuminating a small area.

Throughout the journey, Xiao Wu had been on edge, but now that she was quiet, a wave of exhaustion washed over her.

Soon, she felt sleepy, snuggled in Chen Xuan's arms, rested her little head on his shoulder, and fell asleep.

"Get some sleep." Chen Xuan gently picked up Xiao Wu, placed her head on his lap, and brushed away a stray strand of hair to make her as comfortable as possible.

His consciousness flickered, and his spiritual body instantly arrived in the world behind his heart. The fruit trees were thick and strong, and wisps of white mist filled the air, rising and swirling like celestial energy.

"Hurry up and give me feedback of soul power." Chen Xuan was very direct. He went up and kicked the fruit tree twice to make it release its soul power.

The saying "It takes ten years to nurture a tree, but only one day to use it" perfectly describes this situation.

There are only a few hours left until dawn. If he doesn't absorb the soul power from this fruit tree, with his enormous reserves, he won't be able to recover even half of his soul power, let alone full strength.

Without sufficient soul power, it would be really troublesome if an emergency occurred.

At the same time, Chen Xuan thought that if the two soul beasts were really in danger, they were probably doomed. By the time he and Xiao Wu arrived, everything would have been settled.

At this moment, the fruit trembled, the leaves swayed, and wisps of white mist fell, containing immense energy.

Chen Xuan quickly caught it and absorbed it. In an instant, he felt refreshed, energetic, and his fatigue vanished. The effect was immediate.

He looked inward and saw that his depleted soul power pool had been replenished, with a large amount of energy entering his body and being gradually absorbed by him.

Several hours passed, and dawn broke; the darkness had faded, and morning had arrived...

"Finally recovered." Chen Xuan opened his eyes, feeling light and full of power. Even if he encountered danger, he could still fight like a god!

He discovered that the soul power restored by the fruit tree was purer than his own and contained a higher level of energy. If he added it to his soul skills and ninjutsu, it could unleash even greater power.

"Xiao Wu, we can set off now." Chen Xuan shook Xiao Wu awake, then threw out a kunai and activated the Flying Thunder God Technique once again to continue their journey.

The kunai broke the sound barrier, transformed into a golden streak of light, and flew into the sky at three times the speed of sound, heading towards the central area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Chen Xuan, I haven't been able to sense the presence of Da Ming and Er Ming. Could they already be..." Xiao Wu's face was pale, her body trembling uncontrollably, filled with fear and anxiety.

She was panicked and clung to Chen Xuan's arm for a sense of security. Originally, she thought that she couldn't sense Da Ming and Er Ming because they were too far away, but as the distance got closer and closer, and they were already near the center, she still couldn't sense their presence.

"Chen Xuan, are Da Ming and Er Ming already...?" Xiao Wu's fair face was bloodless. She dared not think any further, because the truth was already before her: the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were dead.

Chen Xuan felt heavy-hearted. His current perception was extraordinary, and he could reach a fixed distance of fifty or sixty miles. He had already explored the area last night and had not detected the aura of the two hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts at all.

He didn't speak, but silently channeled his soul power to increase the speed of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

As the sun rose and the first rays of sunlight fell on the forest, Chen Xuan arrived at the central area.

He put away his kunai, safely landed on a cliff with Xiaowu, and walked forward with a heavy heart.

That was their home, the place where they used to live, with maple forests, water, a lake, and that cozy little wooden house.

When Xiao Wu saw the ruins ahead, her face turned pale instantly, her body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground.

Her eyes were red and swollen, and tears streamed down her face, soaking the ground as she wept silently.

Upon seeing the scene below the cliff, Chen Xuan was also startled, his heart trembling violently, as if a monstrous wave had been unleashed.

Where are the beautiful green fields ahead? Where are the maple trees and flower fields? Where are the cozy cottages? Even the huge lake has evaporated without a trace.

Below the cliff, a desolate wasteland stretched out, a scene so bleak and terrifying.

Because that familiar place is now just a huge, boundless sinkhole, a barren wasteland stretching for miles, as if it had been struck by a meteorite from outer space!

Nothing was left there; it was utterly desolate. Not a single green plant could be seen. The land was parched, the soil cracked, and even the lake had evaporated, leaving not a single drop of water, revealing the dry lakebed, as if it had been without water for millennia.

"How...how could this happen? Daming, Erming, what happened to you?" Xiaowu cried out, her face pale.

Chen Xuan's face was grave, and his eyes blazed with fury. He was enraged. Who had done all this?

He hadn't lost his mind; the most important thing now was to calm Xiao Wu down.

Chen Xuan pulled Xiao Wu into his arms, saying nothing, just silently holding her and wiping away her tears.

At times like these, silence is more effective than a thousand words; she needs a hug, not useless comfort.

"Chen Xuan, Daming and Erming were my last remaining family members, but they are both gone. What should I do..." Xiao Wu cried loudly, her voice trembling with endless pain and sorrow.

She threw herself into Chen Xuan's arms, crying her heart out in extreme pain. At that moment, she didn't seem like a mother with a child at all, but just a helpless little girl.

"Don't cry, I'm here for you." Chen Xuan hesitated, but could only offer this comforting words.

He was heavy-hearted, filled with grief and anger, but he didn't show it excessively.

Chen Xuan reached out and gently wiped away the tears from that fair face. Seeing Xiao Wu crying with tears streaming down her face, he felt a pang of heartache, as if sharp swords were piercing his body.

Anger was boiling in his heart. The Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were Xiao Wu's relatives and his family, but now such a tragedy had occurred. Their fates were unknown, their whereabouts were unclear, and even their former home had been destroyed.

Chen Xuan made up his mind that no matter who did it, he would do everything he could to find them and make them pay a bloody price!

(End of this chapter)